Learn to Change, Change to Learn

Ildikó Lázár

I am a teacher trainer and senior lecturer at the Department of English Language Pedagogy of Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest. I offer lectures and seminars in language teaching methodology, intercultural communication and cooperative learning in the BA, MA and PhD programs of the university. I have also worked as a researcher, materials writer and trainer in the Pestalozzi Programme and the European Centre for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe, the European Wergeland Centre and various Comenius and Erasmus projects. My publications include books and research articles on language teaching and teacher education with a special focus on online tools and ways to bring about change in teachers’ beliefs and practices, especially in the field of education for democracy and intercultural competence development. I have established a local community of practice for the professional development of teachers in Budapest and have been coordinating and facilitating workshops for teachers of all subject areas and all age groups on a voluntary basis for three years now. My style is inclusive, reflective and dedicated!

Expertise

Intercultural Competence

Inclusive Education

Whole-school Approach

Education for Democracy

Non-violent Communication

Alternative Approaches to Assessment

Blended Learning

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Updates

Education for the Prevention of Crimes against Humanity is a 6-hour teacher training course that focuses on some of the issues associated with educating young people to prevent Crimes against Humanity.

Documentary films can enrich any lesson or professional development workshop in several ways. The present article offers ideas on how teachers and trainers can exploit short documentaries with pre- and post-viewing activities and give a meaningful follow-up task to help vulnerable groups.